Life may not be rosy for Bulls right away

Rose likely to struggle early, like most NBA rookies By K.C. Johnson | Tribune reporter The blur that can be Derrick Rose on the fast break is intoxicating, the images taking root in fans' minds only in the form of no-look passes, greatness and green lights. The Bulls, on the other hand, are preaching caution, yellow lights rather than red, and warning of speed bumps, maybe even—gasp!—some turnovers ahead. There's a reason why, save for Elton Brand, none of the Bulls' high-profile NBA draft lottery picks since Michael Jordan left town made major impacts their rookie seasons. Making the jump from college to the NBA, no matter how talented the player, is difficult. "Early in my rookie season, I had a triple-double against "The league has so much better scouting. When I was playing against Baron, he was telling me while he was... [read full story]